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Gerbil mothers should be kept either alone with their pups or with the father and the pups. NEVER put two females together if one is pregnant or nursing, as the other female will most likely get defensive and kill the litter. This goes even for gerbils who get along really well. The only instance you can keep two females in with a litter is if the other pup is a female from the previous litter.
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Is it safe to put both parents in with new born gerbils?
Male gerbils are very good parents. It is safe to leave in both parents in with their pups. However, if you do this they will have more pups in four weeks.
Can you put two female and two male gerbils together?
no. when the pups are born the non pregnant gerbil will kill the pups and most likely attemp or actually kill the mother too. but if the mother dies in birth the other gerbil may adopt the pups. take it from someone who knows. I disagree, if two females are raised together for a long period of time, they can be kept together if one has pups. I have raised gerbils a long time and usually the 2 females will raise the pups together.
Can you put two female gerbils in the same cage?
only if there sisters
Do the ages matter if you put 2 female gerbils together or will they fight?
No I have two female gerbils (Minnie and KE$HA) and KE$HA is clearly older and they get along fine.
Can a older male gerbil get a younger female gerbil pregnet?
Yes. Male gerbils, no matter how old they are, can impregnate female gerbils. Most female gerbils can no longer conceive after 2 years of age. Either way, it's never wise to put a male and female together unless you intend to breed and provide for several litters. Gerbils are not easy to find homes for.
Will female gerbils from different groups get along?
It depends what age. It is best to put them together as young as possible.
Will female gerbils from different families fight?
yes. so they dont fight, you need to put a divider in the middle of the cage.
How babies can a chinchilla have?
Chinchilla have 2 or 3 pups full furred and eyes openhow to do it put a male and female chichilla in the same cage for a few hours then after 102 days she will have her pups
How many babys can a chinchilla have?
Chinchilla have 2 or 3 pups full furred and eyes openhow to do it put a male and female chichilla in the same cage for a few hours then after 102 days she will have her pups
Is it normal for the male to mate with the female gerbil when she is having her pups?
Once the gerbil is pregnant, the male should be put into another cage, away from the female. In fact the female's cage should be in a quiet, isolated place. Then, she is more likely to feed and care for the pups. So, remove the male from the cage ASAP.
I bought what i thought were 2 female gerbils but now they have started mating what should i do?
The same thing happened to me, I bought 2 female gerbils from the pet store and then found babies in the cage one morning. Check online pictures of male and female gerbil genitalia so you can determine which one is the male. You need to put the male in a separate cage or they will keep mating and making more babies. Gerbils mate again right after the babies are born, so you might end up with another litter even after you separate them. Keep them separate unless you want to breed them, or you will end up with a ton of gerbils! Here's a link to find pics of the gerbils genitalia: http://www.gerbils.co.uk/gerbils/gender.htm
How should you put two female gerbils in the same cage if they are not sisters?
I would suggest not doing that from the start. They can become quite aggressive, and fight all the time.
